About Us

The philosophy at Trellist is based on an internal structure with disciplined processes that have proven to deliver results for our clients. However, our structure is remarkably flexible to adapt to client needs and market changes. We call this "structured flexibility." With well-defined internal models and processes, our staff is extremely flexible and efficient.

To make the most of our wide range of services and create value for our clients requires judgment and balance. We bring together concepts seemingly at odds to deliver solutions which blend marketing and technology, design and development as well as theoretical and practical applications, speed and reliability, and innovation and expertise.

Trellist’s culture encourages senior business consultants and experienced professionals with entrepreneurial instincts to contribute their talents as individuals who value team success in a horizontal organization with little hierarchy. Trellistees are analytical thinkers with marketing, design or technology skills. They are self-managed, practical people who rely on evidence and common sense, and they work together to build strategies with our clients as "partners." The Trellist culture requires that a person care about the business and the success of our clients.

Trellist operates as a matrix-based organization. In this efficient environment we can quickly produce highly creative concepts in consulting and strategy engagements as well as tactical development projects. Our highly practiced people think strategically and act tactically, and they have sizable skill sets. This allows us to eliminate potential inefficiencies with flexible planning. We often compete and win against overseas production shops.

Finally, Trellist is structured very differently. We are a flat organization with an on-demand hierarchy. A Partner or an Associate can join Trellist like lawyers join law firms. Partners are rewarded for performance and an associate can earn the position of Partner. This allows Trellist to attract and reward the best talent at all levels.

As we move toward becoming an employee-owned firm, we require that all members of the client team take personal accountability for their work. We will reward everyone who truly cares about client and team success with equity in the firm. This motivates and enables each person to serve the needs of the client, regardless of position or role.